# Sleek Slicer Sets Onus Knife Blocks Hold Sophisticated Cutters for Making Gourmet Meals By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-06-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onus-knife-blocks References: [industrialdesignserved](http://www.industrialdesignserved.com/gallery/Onus/1146717) The creators of Onus knife blocks assert that these sophisticated culinary sets are are "evening suit for knives." The kitchen can be considered a cluttered space where work happens, or a casual space for entertaining, but in an effort to improve the quality of the latter, these pieces bring a dignified air to your cooking area. Unlike many [blade holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/armada-knife-display) on the market, these slick black and white ones point upwards, and not out on angles. Albeit slightly less convenient to access in a hurry, the form that they create has an elegance that promotes more pride in your [culinary instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-knives). Broadening blade handles match the futuristic narrowing forms of the lengthy receptacles themselves; however, the Onus knife blocks subtly reveal [sumptuous wooden cores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-serving-board). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sophisticated Knife Blocks:** Innovative knife block designs that promote pride in culinary instruments and elevate the aesthetics of a kitchen. - **Broadening Blade Handles:** Knife handles that broaden gradually and seamlessly match the futuristic and elegant designs of the Onus knife blocks. - **Sumptuous Wooden Cores:** Knife blocks that subtly reveal high-quality wooden cores, offering a luxurious and natural element to any kitchen décor. ### Who This Affects Most - **Kitchenware:** Kitchenware companies can disrupt the market by creating elegant and functional knife blocks that promote the beauty of culinary instruments. - **Home Decor:** Home decor companies can offer disruptive innovations by releasing knife blocks that complement and elevate the aesthetics of any kitchen space. - **Luxury Goods:** Luxury goods manufacturers can capitalize on the trend of sumptuous wooden cores by offering high-end knife blocks made of premium materials to discerning customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Comprehensive Contemporary Knife Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-knife-set.md) - [Angular Minimalist Knife Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-knife-block-set.md) - [Premium Knife Holder Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cutluxe-2.md) - [Magnetic D2C Knife Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/misen-modular-knife-storage.md) - [Versatile Ergonomic Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cutluxe-knife-collection.md) - [Design-Conscious Butcher Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caraway-prep-serve-butcher-block.md) - [Knife-Sanitizing Storage Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-knife-block.md) - [Artisan BBQ Knife Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbq-knife-set.md) - [Sensibly Sharp Elevated Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-task-knife.md)